Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Myron Henderson was shot and killed by a man who attempted to take over the police station at 0100 hours. The suspect claimed that the FBI told him to take over the station and ordered Patrolman to make a phone call. As Patrolman Henderson made the call, he retrieved a pistol from a drawer and ordered the man to drop the weapon. The suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Henderson. Another officer called to the scene shot the suspect, who died from his wounds several months later. Patrolman Henderson had served with the Massillon Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Henderson gave the Massillon Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Massillon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Henderson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Myron J. Henderson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Massillon Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Myron J. Henderson's cause is highlighted.
How Myron J. Henderson Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Myron J. Henderson is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Myron J. Henderson was killed by handgun; .22 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Massillon Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
